indistinct

[ɪndɪˈstɪŋkt]

adjective

indistinto

1. not clearly or sharply defined or outlined; blurred or vague

The photograph was indistinct due to poor lighting.

A fotografia era indistinta devido à má iluminação.

2. not able to be perceived or heard clearly

His voice was indistinct over the telephone.

Sua voz era indistinta ao telefone.

3. not distinctive or distinguishable; lacking clear characteristics

The two buildings had indistinct architectural features.

Os dois edifícios tinham características arquitetônicas indistintas.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

indistinto

standard usage, also 'confuso' or 'pouco nítido'

São Paulo

indistinto

standard usage

Rio de Janeiro

indistinto

standard usage, colloquially 'embaçado'

Portugal

indistinto

standard usage, also 'pouco nítido' or 'confuso'

indistinct figure (figura indistinta) - a person or thing that is hard to recognize

indistinct memory (memória indistinta) - a vague or unclear recollection

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